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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.34, 16,221.51 and 2,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.34, 16,221.51 and 2,606.34 is: 3,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.34 : 16,221.51 = 2,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.34/16,221.51 = 2,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.34x = 16,221.51 × 2,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.34x = 42,278,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,770.37/10,814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.51

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